Kache Palacio

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Kache Palacio
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-30) January 30, 1994 (age 30)
Gardena, California
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school: Junípero Serra
(Gardena, California)
College: Washington State
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Kache Palacio (born January 30, 1994) is a mixed martial artist and an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Washington State University and was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

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Early years

Palacio was born in Los Angeles, California, grew up in a split family home with his father Emile Palacio in south central Los Angeles and mother Latinya Parker in Watts,California. He played linebacker for Westchester High School and Junípero Serra High School, where he was a three star recruit and rated 79th at his position nationwide. [1]

College career

In his time at Washington State, Palacio was able to rack up sacks, putting him 10th on the school's all-time list. He played in all 13 games for the Cougars in 2015, tallying 32 tackles, 10 for loss, with 5.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. In his WSU career, he recorded 26 TFLs, 17 sacks, and eight forced fumbles. Despite not being the most noticeable college prospect, he turned some heads at WSU's Pro Day, where he was asked to run drills as a fullback by teams such as the Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs [2]

Professional career

Palacio was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, so his pre-draft measurables were taken from Washington State's Pro Day. NFL Network analyst Gil Brandt reported that Palacio had an "overall good workout" and would be "top priority" undrafted free agent in the NFL.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		237 lb
(108 kg)		4.78 s34 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		21 reps

Los Angeles Rams

Palacio signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2016. [3] He was released on May 18, 2016. [4]

Seattle Seahawks

On August 7, 2016, Palacio signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [4] He was waived on September 3, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. [5] [6] He was released on December 27, 2016. [4]

On April 17, 2017, Palacio re-signed with the Seahawks. [7] He was waived on September 2, 2017. [8] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 22, 2017. [9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 16, 2017. [10] He was waived on December 19, 2017 and re-signed to the practice squad. [11]

GDFL

In 2021 Palacio signed with the minor Gridiron Developmental Football League's Inglewood Blackhawks. [12]

Mixed martial arts career

Kache Palacio
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Division Light heavyweight
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California
Years active2020–present
Amateur record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

During his free agency, Palacio has been training mixed martial arts, and made his amateur debut on January 11, 2020. After two straight wins as an amateur, Palacio signed a contract with Lights Out Xtreme Fighting. [13]

Palacio was expected to make his promotional debut at Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 5 on March 13, 2020. However, the event was tentatively rescheduled to be held on April 24, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Post-Pro Day roundup: Catching up with WSU Cougars' Kache Palacio, Ivan McLennan and Destiny Vaeao". The Seattle Times. March 11, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  3. ↑ Simmons, Myles (May 4, 2016). "Rams sign 19 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
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  5. ↑ Drovetto, Tony (September 3, 2016). "Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs L.J. McCray And Dewey McDonald". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  6. ↑ Boyle, John (September 5, 2016). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves And Sign Eight Players To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  7. ↑ Boyle, John (April 18, 2017). "Seahawks Sign Linebacker Kache Palacio; Re-Sign Running Backs Troymaine Pope and Terrence Magee". Seahawks.com. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  8. ↑ Drovetto, Tony (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  9. ↑ Boyle, John (November 22, 2017). "Seahawks Promote WR David Moore Off Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  10. ↑ Drovetto, Tony (December 16, 2017). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2018.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (December 19, 2017). "Seahawks Waive LB Kache Palacio". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Former Seattle Seahawks LB Kache Palacio has Breakout Debut in Blackhawks 34-26 win".
  13. ↑ Mike Jones (February 24, 2020). "Former NFL star Shawne Merriman finds his second act with MMA promotion". mmajunkie.com.
  14. ↑ "LXF 5 Postponed Due To Coronavirus, To Be Rescheduled At A Later Date". lightsoutxf.com.
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